RN Psychiatric Registered Nurse Home Health $15,000 sign on bonus

Are you a highly skilled and compassionate behavioral health RN looking for a rewarding career in homecare? If so, we invite you to join our team at Amedisys, one of the largest and most trusted home health and hospice companies in the U.S. Overview Full Time Days $15,000 Sign on Bonus Basic Compensation $71,713.20 – $89,641.50 Benefits A full benefits package with choice of affordable PPO or HSA medical plans. Paid time off. Up to $1,300 in free healthcare services paid by Amedisys yearly, when enrolled in an Amedisys HSA medical plan. Up to $500 in wellness rewards for completing activities during the year. Mental health support, including up to five free counseling sessions per year through the Amedisys Employee Assistance program. 401(k) with a company match. Family support with infertility treatment coverage, adoption reimbursement, paid parental and family caregiver leave. Fleet vehicle program and mileage reimbursement. And more. Please note: Benefit eligibility can vary by position depending on shift status. To participate, you must be enrolled in an Amedisys medical plan and be a full‑time caregiver meeting certain requirements. What’s in it for you Community‑based care centers with a supportive and inclusive work environment. Better work/life balance and increased flexibility compared to other settings. Job stability and the opportunity to advance with a growing company. The opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of patients and their families by providing much‑needed care in their homes. "I have worked here just shy of a year and it's the best job I've ever had! We have an awesome team and administration is very supportive. I never felt so appreciated. Your time off is really yours." – Amedisys caregiver Why Amedisys Amedisys is a leading provider of home health, hospice and high‑acuity care, dedicated to helping patients and families navigate the complex healthcare system. With a focus on compassionate, patient‑centered care, you would be joining a team of professionals committed to improving the lives of those they serve. Responsibilities Perform initial nursing evaluation, including behavioral health/psychiatric nursing needs. Observe and evaluate the physical and mental status of the patient for complications and medication side effects. Maintain awareness for indicators in patients' behavior that call for change in the treatment modality (crisis, suicidal ideation) as well as other medical signs and symptoms. Instruct patient/caregiver in cognitive and technical aspects of care, medication regimes, disease processes, safety interventions, ADL care, coping skills, symptom management and other interventions. Administer IM medications, perform lab draws and specimen collections. Act as a case manager in coordinating care for patients as assigned. Complete documentation timely and accurately. Supervise LPNs and HHAs. Regularly communicate patient progress to the clinical manager, psychiatrist and care team. Qualifications Current RN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work. Must have one of the following to meet CMS requirements for psychiatric nursing in the home care setting: An RN with a master's degree in a mental health nursing or psychiatric specialty, and nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting. An RN with a bachelor's degree in nursing, and one year of recent nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting. An RN with a diploma or associate's degree in nursing, and two years of recent nursing experience in an acute treatment unit or other psychiatric setting. Experience must have been within the last three to five years; if not, documentation must support psychiatric retraining or classes or CEUs to update psychiatric knowledge. Current CPR certification. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr